Chasing Life How to Identify Medical Misinformation & Fake AI Ads
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Nov 28, 2025 
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a renowned neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondent, shares his shocking experience as a victim of AI deepfake ads promoting fake health products. He discusses the dramatic shift in health information from traditional media to social platforms, highlighting how misinformation is often monetized through sensational claims. Gupta offers tips for spotting red flags in health claims, stressing the importance of emotional awareness and verification. He emphasizes the need for reliable sources to navigate today's confusing medical landscape.
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Deepfake Ads Targeting His Image
- Sanjay Gupta discovered AI-generated infomercials using his likeness after friends and relatives asked if products were legitimate.
- He traced many videos and found high-quality deepfakes selling supplements he never endorsed.
Information Abundance Changed Trust
- The internet shifted health information from scarce print sources to abundant online content at users' fingertips.
- That abundance means people now often encounter misinformation presented as plausible facts.
Monetization Fuels Misinformation
- Medical misinformation online is often driven by financial incentives and attention monetization.
- Scammers design highly engaging content to sell products or monetize viewers even without purchases.
